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On the recordSeptember 30, 2022
This was our democracy. This was our government that was under attack. Donald Trump tried to overthrow the election of the people.
Said by
Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Raskin describes the January 6 events as an attack on democracy and the election process.

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